Thursday, September 4, 2008

Elsieisms

Elsie- "Can we have a sleepover tomorrow?"Mommy- "Sure, you can sleep over at my house."Elsie- "Yippee!"

Elsie has a habit of asking someone what they want for no reason in particular. Every once in awhile, I'll tell her that I want a little bit of peace and quiet. Yesterday, Claira was being loud and fussy in the car, and Elsie said, "I need a big piece of quiet!"

Elsie has been obsessed with birthdays since she turned 3. She's been talking about her next birthday since, and she knows that my birthday is next, followed by Claira's, and finally hers. This morning, she came into the kitchen while I was toasting her waffles, and we had this conversation:Elsie- "How old is Claira gonna be on her birthday?"Mommy- "One."Elsie- "Why?"Mommy- "Because it's her very first birthday."Elsie- "How old are you going to be?"Mommy- "Twenty-seven."Elsie- "I'm gonna be four."Mommy- "Yes you are. You're such a big girl. What do you want for your birthday?"Elsie- "A car. A car like you and Daddy."Mommy- "You're not that big."

Daddy to Elsie-"Oh! You got me in the gullet!"Elsie- "You got me in the gullah gullah island!"

School of Mine

Mandalynn in a blog

I'm a loving, devoted wife and mother of two with a camera. My husband and I have set our lives apart to live for God, and we're raising children who will one day make that same decision for themselves. Hopefully, they'll have a few less bumps along the way! Mainly, I'm enjoying life and all the joy that a toddler and an infant bring to each day.

Followers

My Sweet Husband, Jason

This man is evidence that God really pays attention when I pray. It amazes me how well we seem to fit together and balance one another. He's the leader of our home and also a leader in our church and at his workplace. I'm so thankful for him! He's my best friend and a great daddy to our sweet girls.

Our Sweet Elsie

Elsie was born on February 25, 2005 with a cleft soft palate. It was repaired shortly before her first birthday, and she's as good as new! We're very blessed that God has continued to provide healing for her as she hasn't suffered any of the other problems associated with having a cleft. Her favorite things are Fancy Nancy, going to church, her best friend-Lydia, playing her Leapster, and making bracelets.